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Teams exchange great chances during the 4x4. Sharp right in front for UMD, Duncan for UND. Both stoned.

Excellent shift by DUncan VV ... just before halftime. Sioux jump looks better, even though the PP is still not good.

A few positive signs late in the period. We're hitting, and we're moving out feet. There's hope for the 2nd period ...

Ugh. This is the worst I've seen from the Sioux so far this year. Couple dozen mental mistakes already.

Nice PK so far ...

Mankato and Tech are in overtime. How much time is left in the overtime? One minute. ... and now Mantanko wins it in OT. Wiley on a breakaway. 3-2.

Vanek is an obvious vote. He's developed into a really good two-way player.

try channel 23 ... that's what my comcast has ...

I agree with you on the Parise part. But I think Toews does deserve to be an all star. 1) Youngest captain in the NHL. His responsibilities include 19 other guys plus his personal production. 2) He's already won 2 games in shootouts, and is 4 of 5 overall in shootouts, leading the NHL in goals. 3) On faceoffs, Toews is #2 (of the top 30) in the NHL on win %. Extra possessions ... easier PP, easier PK. Now for the superficial fans who only look at goals, they may not vote for him. But I would.

As long as we're second-guessing on this thread ... ... I'd like to see Gregoire get a couple PP shifts with Duncan and Vandevelde. He has a nose for the puck, anticipates well, and has great hands.

http://collegehockeystats.net/0809/boxes/mmndwis1.n15 Spearing, CFB, CFB. No fighting majors listed. Rats.

Agree. We were hitting and moving feet in the first.but not second. I need more lamoureaux. He's earned a lineup spot with good play tonight.

Given the Sioux played most of this game with 2 healthy defensemen, this is not unexpected. Disappointing outcome, but give CC credit. Gotta love the 47 SOG. The forwards seem to be really gelling with good chemistry.

Tip of the cap to the Sioux fans at the game, who sound almost as loud as the Tigger fans.

The chances don't get any better than this. Come ON Sioux. PS Thanks Owens for jawboning long enough to give the Sioux top PP unit some rest.

WOW oh WOW oh WOW... what a great sequence on the delayed penalties.

you and your real radio blah blah blah

Better you than Don Adam.

Dirty AND cheap is not OK. Dirty OR cheap is.

... and since CC was line-matching the Rau line with the Vandevelde line, Hextall will get an opportunity ...

Absolutely ... there's still 60 minutes left to play and we start the game tied at 0.

Argh. This is an uphill battle if there ever was one. The League's/Nations best forward corps up against the most depleted defensive corps around. True gut check time. Getting a tie would be a minor miracle.

They pick a "Spotlight Player" for some of the games ...

Anybody who isn't killing penalties should be well rested. I think we'll score now.

Exsqueeze me but I hallucinated again. Somebody said the Sioux were up 3-0. Keep the effort going. This one is far from over.